Scroll down to find the installation files for the JDK for various operating systemsand file types.

Choose your preferred file type and download.

Save the file in your preferred destination.

You should now be able to install the JDK on your computer.

PS: I’m aware that the J in JDK stands for Java, and it’s a bit strange calling it the Java JDK as that actually means “Java Java Development Kit”, but it’s a bit easier for some to recognise if it’s mentioned as Java JDK.

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Step 4 – Install Java JDK

The steps for how to install Java JDK are:

Run the file downloaded in the previous step (e.g. “jdk-7u25-windows-x64.exe”).

Click Run if a security warning appears.

Click Next on the Welcome screen

Click Next on the Features screen (the default features are OK). The installation directory can remain at the default value.

Wait for the JDK to be installed (approx 30-40 seconds).

Accept the default installation for the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and click Next.

Wait for the JRE to be installed.

Click Close.

Java JDK should now be installed on your computer.

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Step 5 – Download Oracle SQL Developer

To download Oracle SQL Developer, which lets you run queries on the database, follow these steps: